The Louvre Museum in Paris has announced an ambitious expansion project, estimated to cost between €700 million and €1 billion, which has sparked significant debate.

France's Ministry of Culture has chosen Studios Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects to lead the transformation of the Louvre Museum. The project includes creating a new eastern façade entrance and a dedicated gallery for the Mona Lisa, following a three-month delay in the selection process.

Architects from Studios Architecture, Annabelle Selldorf, and Base are leading a renovation project at the Louvre Museum. The plans include creating a dedicated new room specifically for the iconic Mona Lisa painting.

The Louvre Museum in France has announced the architects chosen to lead its significant expansion project. The plans include creating a new dedicated space for the iconic Mona Lisa painting.

A parliamentary inquiry commission has identified significant negligence and flaws in the security measures at the Louvre Museum, following a high-profile burglary that occurred on October 19.

Christophe Leribault, the new president of the Louvre Museum, stated in an interview that he intends to make his mark with humility, courage, and ambition, without undoing the work of his predecessors.

The architectural competition for the 'Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance' project has been relaunched, with the jury set to convene in mid-May. This decision will mark the official start of a significant renovation initiative championed by President Emmanuel Macron, after being postponed from its original schedule before municipal elections.

The Louvre Museum is hosting an exhibition titled 'Living Bodies' that, for the first time, brings together works by Michelangelo and Rodin.

South Korean actress Jung Ho-yeon and Thai K-pop star Lisa were among the celebrity guests at the Louis Vuitton Women’s Ready-to-Wear fall-winter 2026-2027 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. Jung and Lisa posed for photographers ahead of the show, held in the main courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris. The "Super Nature" collection closed out the Paris fashion week schedule with a natural theme. Artistic director Nicolas Ghesquiere drew inspiration from the roots of Louis Vuitton, who

PARIS (AP) -- The Louvre Museum's director resigned Tuesday after months of pressure following the October theft of the French crown jewels, as the world's most visited museum faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labor unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme. Laurence des Cars quit after a punishing year for the former royal palace -- the high-profile jewels heist from the Apollo Gallery, a mid-February burst pipe near the "Mona Lisa," water leaks damaging priceless books, staff wa

The head of the Louvre Museum has resigned, with French President Emmanuel Macron accepting her departure, following months of scandals including the theft of US$100 million in French crown jewels.

Activists briefly hung a photo of King Charles's brother, Prince Andrew, in the Louvre museum in Paris for about 15 minutes.

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati informed deputies that the previously announced plan for reorganizing the Louvre Museum has been abandoned.

The mission to reorganize the Louvre Museum, announced by Minister Rachida Dati and entrusted to Philippe Jost, has been officially abandoned, as confirmed by the minister during a closed-door parliamentary inquiry commission.

A British activist group, 'Everyone Hates Elon,' staged a stunt at the Louvre Museum, hanging a framed photo of ex-Prince Andrew with the caption 'He's Sweating Now,' referencing his misconduct charges.

Tour guides have been accused of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scam that defrauded the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a $12 million scam against the Louvre Museum.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, highlighting a significant financial fraud at the renowned institution.

Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Several tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum out of an estimated $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.

Seven months after the audacious robbery of jewels from the Louvre Museum, director Romain Gavras is preparing a feature film based on the incident.

France’s Culture Ministry has selected architects and landscape designers for the Louvre Museum's planned €700-800 million renovation in Paris, which includes a new space for the Mona Lisa.

A parliamentary report revealed that security concerns at the Louvre Museum were repeatedly overlooked in favor of prestige projects and increasing visitor numbers. The report, to be presented on Thursday, calls for extensive reforms within France's museum sector.

A Tunisian national has been arrested in Paris on suspicion of planning a terror attack targeting either the Louvre Museum or the Jewish community, with discussions of explosives and access points to the museum.

A video showing a swarm of tens of thousands of bees colonizing a bicycle parked in front of the Louvre Museum in Paris has gone viral on social media.

The Louvre Museum in Paris is presenting a significant five-section exhibition from April 15 to July 20, bringing together over 200 sculptures, drawings, and models by renowned artists Michelangelo and Rodin.

The Louvre Museum has commenced an unprecedented four-year restoration project on Peter Paul Rubens' cycle of twenty-four paintings depicting the life of Marie de' Medici and her difficulties with her son, Louis XIII.

An emblematic monument of French culture, the Louvre Museum embodies nearly 9,000 years of history and houses more than 600,000 works of art across over 70,000 square metres of gallery space.

Just one day after the resignation of Louvre director Laurence des Cars, President Macron appointed art historian Christophe Leribaut as the museum's new head.

The director of the Louvre Museum has resigned following a jewel heist that occurred in October.

Laurence des Carrs, the director of the Louvre museum, has submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who called it 'an act of responsibility,' following a high-profile heist.

Laurence des Cars, the director of the Louvre Museum, has resigned. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed her resignation as a responsible act and offered her a position within France's G7 presidency.

British activists, reportedly opponents of Elon Musk, displayed a photograph of the disgraced former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, taken after his arrest, in the famous Louvre museum in Paris.

Activists reportedly hung a notorious arrest photograph inside the Louvre Museum, placing it in close proximity to the famous Mona Lisa painting.

A UK-based activist group, 'People Vs Elon,' hung a satirical portrait of Prince Andrew, depicting his post-arrest photo, inside the Louvre Museum in Paris.

British activist group 'Everyone Hates Elon' hung a photograph of former Prince Andrew leaving prison at the Louvre Museum, aiming to highlight that royals should also face justice.

Several tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scam that defrauded the Louvre Museum of an estimated $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.

Two tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, highlighting a significant financial fraud at the renowned institution.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, leading to an investigation into the alleged fraudulent activities.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.

A new discussion has emerged in France regarding the return of Parthenon fragments held at the Louvre Museum, following the adoption of a new legal framework for the restitution of cultural goods acquired illegally or under conditions of historical inequality.

The Louvre Museum has unveiled plans for a historic billion-euro renovation, including a new space for the Mona Lisa, with the winning architectural project led by French and American firms.

France has chosen an international team of architects to undertake a major renovation project at the Louvre Museum, which has previously faced various issues, including a significant jewelry robbery.

French authorities have selected an international team of architects to undertake a significant transformation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, addressing various challenges including past security incidents.

A parliamentary inquiry commission has concluded that security at the Louvre Museum was not a priority for its former management. The report recommends a new appointment system and raises concerns about the "Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance" project.

Christophe Leribault, the new director of the Louvre Museum in Paris, has revealed extensive modernization plans and aims to address the aftermath of an audacious robbery that occurred last autumn.

A massive swarm of approximately 10,000 bees unexpectedly settled on a bicycle parked outside the Louvre Museum in Paris. The unusual sight drew attention from passersby.

The Louvre museum is showcasing the significant work and lasting legacy of Martin Schongauer, exploring why Dürer journeyed to Colmar to see his art.

A prisoner from Nanterre prison escaped while on an authorized outing to the Louvre Museum in Paris, where he was part of a group of three inmates visiting for an excursion on citizen rights.

Following the resignation of the Louvre's previous head, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new director, tasked with improving security at the museum.

The president of the Louvre Museum has submitted their resignation to French President Emmanuel Macron.

Directoarea Muzeului Luvru, Laurence des Cars, a demisionat la patru luni după un spectaculos jaf în cel mai vizitat muzeu din lume, a anunţat marţi Palatul Élysée, informează AFP, preluată de Agerpre

The head of France's world-famous Louvre Museum has resigned, the office of the French presidency has announced, following a months-long string of scandals - including a brazen jewel heist.

An activist group hung a picture of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the Louvre Museum, where it remained for fifteen minutes before being removed by staff.

A group of activists calling themselves 'Everyone hates Elon' hung a photograph of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor (Prince Andrew) in the Louvre Museum, depicting him leaving a police station after his arrest.

British activists displayed a viral photo of former Prince Andrew, taken after his arrest, at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The image was accompanied by the message 'Now he's sweating – 2026'.

A news report details a specific event involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, where a picture of him post-arrest was reportedly hung in the Louvre museum.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scam that defrauded the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.

Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scheme that defrauded the Louvre Museum of an estimated $12 million.

Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a $12 million scam against the renowned Louvre Museum.

Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.

Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.

Nine individuals, including museum employees and tour guides, have been arrested in connection with a suspected $12 million ticket scam at the Louvre Museum in Paris that operated for a decade.